i did the trip last year for 7 months and 55k km, leaving\g from Montreal tiera del fuego i did not use my jeep but my 1995 vw camper diesel the trip was wonderful i am going back next august got another 6 to 8 months. the crossing panama Colombia is not bad just expensive around 900$ if you share container. The road are generaly very good and the people wonderful
I travelled alone but was never alone to give you some idea here is a you tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dJHjtUkEr4if anyone want information I would be happy to oblige.
george
2oo6 crd 135kkm
1995 vw amper diesel 650k km
1988 lesharo 115000